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First class betrayal: When your top degree is worthless
SUMMARY The topic hot on everyone’s lips is ‘First Class Betrayal’. The despair when hard earned qualifications can’t put food on your table. Kenyans will soon forget about it and focus on other things like whose melanin is back and such other unnecessary things that are not helping with repaying the country’s debt. The first class betrayal topic hits close to home for many who have been conditioned to believe that education is the key to everything.
Pay lecturers their dues promptly
Ivy Aseka 22nd Aug 2019 10:10:00 GMT +0300 Last week saw students from a local university air the institution’s dirty linen all over media platforms. Why? They had been locked out of graduation Some had gotten married, birthed children, and moved on with their lives. Then just when they thought they would finally find their names on the list, they were shocked, terribly. The elusive graduation had evaded them yet again. Why was this? Someone said something about fee payments not being made on time.
When your top degree is worthless
SUMMARY The topic hot on everyone’s lips is ‘First Class Betrayal’. The despair when hard earned qualifications can’t put food on your table Kenyans will soon forget about it and focus on other things like whose melanin is back and such other unnecessary things that are not helping with repaying the country’s debt The first class betrayal topic hits close to home for many who have been conditioned to believe that education is the key to everything.
Five campus menu for broke comrades
SUMMARY If you have ever lived hand-to-mouth, then you know there are meals that keep the common student going and fit their budget These are the meals you run to after draining your account buying pizza, Bluetooth speakers and going on trips you hardly enjoyed because you were wasted the entire time If you have ever lived hand-to-mouth, then you know there are meals that keep the common student going and fit their budget.
Lecturers, stop preying on students
SUMMARY We have watched friends weep because they had to procure an abortion to save face We have seen schoolmates miss graduation after graduation, simply because they turned down an invite for an out-of-town trip It is not new; we have seen hyenas dressed in suits, showing up late to lecture rooms, handing out notes in monotones and acting as if they are the best thing to have happened to university students after Helb and cheap keg dens.
Introduce visiting days for campus
SUMMARY Visiting days used to be something everyone looked forward to in primary and high school Everyone, including the school bully would be on their best behaviour Visiting days used to be something everyone looked forward to in primary and high school. Brown shirts became white and shoes shone. Everyone, including the school bully would be on their best behaviour. This past Sunday, a residential complex in Moi University main campus went up in flames.
How fake job adverts prey on desperate youth
It is the era of everything fake: Fake relationships, fake body parts, fake news and in the same stride, fake job advertisements. The truth is: Times are tough and changing, the economy favours a chosen few and job opportunities are scarcer than honest politicians. Nairobi is no longer the only ‘shamba la mawe’. Everywhere else is.
Fake job adverts prey on desperate youth
Last month, Tuskys raised alarm over a fake job posting that was making rounds online. Applicants were required to apply after paying a mandatory application fee of Sh300 through mobile money. The retailer distanced itself from the advertand the paybill number which does not belong to it. Fraudsters are riding on the Internet wave, duping unsuspecting Kenyans in need of employment. Many Kenyans would not think twice about parting with Sh300 for the prospect of earning a hundred times that.
Why 2018 was hard for public universities
SUMMARY Every time you fight for your rights and have a peaceful demonstration, security forces are unleashed on you Your roommate has reduced the only study table in your room to a make-up table Picture this: Your hostel is something out of a horror show. Bare electrical wires are death traps. Your roommate has reduced the only study table in your room to a make-up table. If you are male, he uses it to take to pieces phones and laptops. That is his full-time job.
Experiences: Youths narrate how they were conned by fake job adverts
SUMMARY Last month, Tuskys raised alarm over a fake job posting that was making rounds online Applicants were required to apply after paying a mandatory application fee of Sh300 through mobile money Last month, Tuskys raised alarm over a fake job posting that was making rounds online. Applicants were required to apply after paying a mandatory application fee of Sh300 through mobile money. The retailer distanced itself from the advert and the paybill number which does not belong to it.
The rise of Ben 10 in campus
SUMMARY There is a certain culture that has set root in institutions of higher learning: junior girls always go for senior guys These leaves the junior men scrambling for crumbs, the lower quartile that did not make it to the arms of the seniors There is a certain culture that has set root in institutions of higher learning: junior girls always go for senior guys. These leaves the junior men scrambling for crumbs, the lower quartile that did not make it to the arms of the seniors.
Beware: Your child could be a drug dealer
Mike is the model student. At face value, he is easy going and detached, enough to inspire interest in him. ALSO READ: Former druggies found love and sobriety together He attends all lectures and follows up to ask questions. Doubtless, he will achieve first class honours. His mother has his photo as her profile photo and talks about how great a child he is to everyone who cares to grant her audience. “Be like Mike”parents tell their children.
Five instances that prove campus students are better liars than a cheating spouse
After spending the two coins given by the government, parents are the next saving grace for a student’s pockets. Many times, this money does not come easy, which is why most resort to creative ways to fish out that money With minimal graphic skills, one can get money with a simple poster stating that there’s a compulsory class trip. It is a walk in the park if you insist on the education.
PHOTOS: Champions Real Madrid unveil new kit and it’s every footballer’s fantasy
13-time UEFA Champions League Champions Real Madrid have unveiled their official home and away kits for the 2018/19 season. Madrid were crowned Champions League winners on Saturday after humbling Liverpool 3-1 at the Olimpiyskiy National Sports Complex, Kiev, Ukraine. A Gareth Bale brace and a true poacher’s goal by Karim Benzema set Los Blancos on course for a historic 13th title, a third consecutive one since 2016.
Ex-MP’s bid to bury hatchet with veteran politician flops
A former MP who was seeking to mend fences with an influential leader is a very distressed man. This is after the top politician he fell out with in the last polls declined to take him back under his wings. Sources have told The Grapevine that the renowned leader kicked out the ex-legislator, who ditched him for a rival party in the last polls, from his house over the weekend where he had gone to seek for forgiveness.
Politician orders mistress to have abortion
A top politician known for his philandering has set tongues wagging yet again. This is after he issued express orders to one of his side chicks – who served as a civic leader – to abort after he allegedly put her in the family way. The man is said to have been disturbed by the woman’s message that she was pregnant for him and to avoid shouldering child upkeep he settled for abortion.
Fear strikes Nairobi CBD after video of woman being raped by street boy surfaces online
A video of a street urchin appearing to be raping a woman in Nairobi’s River Road has surfaced on social media, sparking fear in the hearts of the Capitals’ residents. In the undated two-and-a-half minute clip seen by Ureport, the woman is seen screaming for help as a crowd watched the street boy attack her. The helpless lady is then seen pleading with the person recording to stop for fear of being killed. “Don’t kill me please and warn that person to stop recording.
KOT MADNESS: Wazir Chacha’s release ignites hilarious debate online
Benson Masubo aka Wazir Chacha, the man accused of defrauding Members of Parliament and senior government officials was on Wednesday, April 25 released on Sh1 million cash bail or Sh3 million surety bond. The former Ministry of Devolution employee was arrested in Tanzania where he was said to have been hiding, planning to flee to Congo. Chacha was arraigned in court on April 2 on grounds that he impersonated MPs to obtain money.
Ministry of education frustrating learning in public universities
I am a proud product of public University learning, and I can ascertain without any fear of contradiction that public universities lecturers are not the impediment to much-desired tranquility in their respective institutions. On the contrary, the real opponents of learning at public universities are at Jogoo House, and their children do not attend public institutions.
Seven characteristics every 'mpango wa kando' should have
SUMMARY Mpango wa kandos are the equivalent of having a side dish after or with the main dish - Surplus requirement There are some secret relationships that stay for years because of the ability of the mpango wa kando to love you unconditionally Anyone who is usually not satisfied with one person as a partner always resorts to find ‘greener pastures’ in secret. These greener pastures are more commonly referred to as ‘Mpango wa Kando’ in Swahili, meaning a side-plan in case the main plan fails.
Were 'bouncers' hired to help eject student leaders from Daystar University?
Daystar University Student Association (DUSA) officials from both Athi River and town campuses were recently suspended through a memo authored and signed by professor George Khroda, the chair Daystar University Council.
With the ongoing lecturer's strike, here's why Kenyans should prepare for population surge
SUMMARY Just when there was a flicker of hope that things were about to change for the better, the lecturers’ strike escalated and students were asked to go home. This begs the question: When did the nation give up on higher education? Public universities are treated as an afterthought. Stakeholders have become complacent and are treating universities like an old car whose allure is long lost. What no one cares to think about is the effects these relentless strikes are going to have.
No matter how hard you try, women never fall in love - Here’s why
SUMMARY It is disastrous for a woman to get attracted to a man then start making indirect advances on him When a man marries a woman he loves, he will give her time and opportunities to grow to love him In most societies of the world, long gone are the days when a man would walk around the village playing with a piece of stick in his hands, spot the kind of woman he would like to marry, lay in wait to elope her with the help of his friends and that very day make her the bearer of the first of...
Five important activities students should do during the lecturers strike
The ongoing lecturers' strike has paralyzed learning for the past few months in all public universities in Kenya leaving students stranded. However, in as much as learning is paralyzed, the students are provided with a vast time period and window of opportunity to do positive things to add both in both one's academic portfolio and career experience and your own personal life goals. These are the 5 activities to do: This is the time for you to get job experience in your field of study.
Ask your mother! Sabina Chege responds to a man who asked about Wazir Chacha
Murang’a Woman Representative Sabina Chege gave a Twitter user a dose of his own medicine after she was asked about con suspect Wazir Chacha. Sabina had posted a picture of a group of people during a tree planting initiative and captioned it ‘Murang’a goes green. Mashinani Maneno’s’. However, the twitter user only identified as Simon Maina, commented on the photo in Kikuyu asking if Chacha was among those in the picture.
Ezekiel Mutua claims he resembles Martin Luther King
Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) Chief Executive Officer Ezekiel Mutua claimed that he resembles the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jnr, a statement which was positively taken by a number of people. The KFCB stated that he is inspired the courage and moral rectitude of Martin Luther and that he has a dream as well. “They called him the Moral Leader of the Civil Rights Movement. They call me the Moral Policeman of Kenya.
Six men you are likely to date in campus
I fear campus men more than I fear hunger and poverty. It is as if the devil and Kenyan politicians bumped fists and campus men were born. If I had a choice, I would vote for female only campuses. They are bad, without trying. This is not to say that they are not easy to charm their way into one's heart, and pants. You could have your guard higher than our country’s corruption and they will still wiggle their way in and make you fall for them. Here are six men you are likely to date.
'I never sipped alcohol at Makerere'
SUMMARY Kenneth Matiba came in at second in the 1992 presidential election He shares a story of his campus life and how he avoided alcohol Veteran politician Hon Kenneth Matiba joined Makerere in the mid1950s when it was the only institution of higher learning in East Africa. “I participated in sports, management and organisation of the students’ guild. I was later elected to the executive committee where I became, Minister for Finance,” he said.
Actionable ideas one could take up while awaiting graduation
SUMMARY Graduation is the feather in the schooling cap. It is arguably one of the major highlights for most households. That said, there is a time gap between the time one finishes school and the time they graduate. One minute, you are in class with upkeep from your parents and the government, and the next, you are outside in a faltering economy in a cruel world without papers and the employers other favourite - experience.
I had planned to give a victim impact statement during Matiang’i, Kihalangwa and Boinett sentencing - Miguna speaks from Dubai
SUMMARY Kenyans are an angry lot after Miguna Miguna got deported for a second time The Self-proclaimed general landed in Dubai on Thursday morning, saying he was sick and needed medical attention “I am at the passenger waiting area at the Dubai International Airport. I have gone through basic tests which have confirmed that I was forcefully placed aboard EK722 Emirates Airline flight from Nairobi to Dubai that arrived this morning.
Miguna speaks from Dubai: I was to give victim statement during Matiang’i, Boinnet sentencing
SUMMARY Kenyans are an angry lot after Miguna Miguna got deported for a second time The Self-proclaimed general landed in Dubai on Thursday morning, saying he was sick and needed medical attention “I am at the passenger waiting area at the Dubai International Airport. I have gone through basic tests which have confirmed that I was forcefully placed aboard EK722 Emirates Airline flight from Nairobi to Dubai that arrived this morning.
Twitter goes crazy after Miguna says he was drugged before being deported to Dubai
SUMMARY Kenyans are an angry lot after Miguna Miguna got deported for a second time The Self-proclaimed general landed in Dubai on Thursday morning, saying he was sick and needed medical attention Self-proclaimed general of the National Resistance Movement Dr Miguna Miguna was deported for the second time on Wednesday night. He landed in Dubai this morning but said that he would not leave the airport.
Technology to alert parent when child misses class launched
SUMMARY It will now be possible for parents to receive notifications on their phones in case their children do not show up in class. Parents are often shocked when they accidentally discover that their young adult children have not been attending classes. This is despite the parents registering their children in universities and paying school fees. In institutions of learning, attendance is closely linked to subject grades.
Forget 'Sponsors', here are six unpleasant things that could happen to your daughter
For quite some time, the narrative of the university girl and the older man has done the rounds. While some parents have sleepless nights regarding their children with men who cannot see their toes, they forget there are other vices going around campus unabated. Where there is unprotected sex, there are unwanted pregnancies. Show me a campus where abstinence and responsible sex is practiced and I will show you a flying pig. Most of the times, backstreet abortions are the way out.
‘CJ Maraga should ask judges to resign’ - Dida tells off Judiciary following Miguna’s deportation
SUMMARY Abduba Dida does not like how Miguna Miguna was treated since he came from Canada The former presidential candidate lashed out at the Judiciary for letting the Executive do their job Former presidential candidate Abduba Dida has lashed at the Judiciary following the re-deportation of self-proclaimed National Resistance Movement (NRM) General Miguna Miguna. Miguna was deported for the second time on Wednesday night.
What to do while awaiting graduation
Graduation is the feather in the schooling cap. It is arguably one of the major highlights for most households. That said, there is a time gap between the time one finishes school and the time they graduate. One minute, you are in class with upkeep from your parents and the government, and the next, you are outside in a faltering economy in a cruel world without papers and the employers other favourite - experience.
5 ways to beat the lecturers strike boredom like a boss!
SUMMARY There are many ways one can get depression and lose weight in Kenya. One of them is by being a student in a public university As it is, lecturers are relentless in their quest for better pay. Well, things might change. Until then, here is a list of things to keep you busy If there is anything Kenyan universities have taught me, it is that time and urgency are illusions for the disciplined and the education system is from disciplined.
Jose Mourinho: This is why I criticise Man United players in public
SUMMARY Jose Mourinho has cleared the air on why he criticises his players publicly Man United were 2-0 winners in the FA Cup quarter-final over Brighton, but this didn't impress Mourinho “I saw them scared to play…” was Jose Mourinho’s reaction to his team’s 2-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion in the FA Cup last week.
Here's the 'Secret Sauce' to getting your dream job
SUMMARY As we move into the Fourth Industrial Revolution, there are crucial skills potential employers will look into in recruiting the right people to push their business agenda. So are you ready for the revolution? Here are a few ways to get you ahead of the pack If you have stepped into the Kenya Revenue Authority offices at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you might have been served by a common figure in the taxman’s customs office. Maritim Simon is hard to ignore.
Kenyans ‘destroy’ IEBC online after PAC reveals they overpaid lawyers
SUMMARY The PAC wants IEBC to explain why they overpaid lawyers involved in petitions since 2013 They also want IEBC to explain why the price of BVR system maintenance and support was increased The National Assembly Public Accounts Committee (PAC) wants the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to explain what it paid lawyers involved in election petitions Sh2.1 billion instead of Sh1 billion since 2013.
Mwalimu Rachel: Campus isn't built for serious relationships
SUMMARY Mwalimu Rachel has some advice for people who are dating on campus The MC and TV presenter talks about her past life and what she did to get to where she is Rachel Muthoni aka Mwalimu Rachel is a TV presenter, MC, voice over artiste, social media influencer and motivational speaker. She is passionate about social change and empowering young people with the right tools to impact a better future. ? Which university did you attend?
PURPLE DRANK: Cough Syrup craze slaying 'rich' varsity students
SUMMARY Our sister publication Crazy Monday, at the start of this week, highlighted the far-reaching effects of prescription-strength cough syrup, which is being abused in a manner inconsistent with its labeling, thus making it a recreational drug, in Mombasa.
Five reasons why men date attractive women but never marry them
Men adore and worship beautiful women. They will often admire them but the truth is they will never marry them even if they date them. That is why you will find that a married man has a mistress who tends to be more beautiful and attractive than the wife. Here are some of the reasons why men date attractive women but never marry them. A man will look for a woman who will take care of him and the family, not a woman who will dress up, go out and leave other men drooling over them.
13 pointers that you’re in love with him
You have met someone and spent time with them. You have gone to several dates with them and you begin to question if you’ve finally met your prince charming. It is fun being around him but you are not sure you’re falling for love or for the attention that he gives. You have endless questions regarding where all this bliss is leading to. You’re not sure if you love him enough to take it to the next level.
Can a man break his ‘transformer’?
ALSO READ: Forget the rest, Kisii men make the best husbands in Kenya The lowest moment in a man’s life would be when something affects his business end ‘downstairs.’ All of us witnessed the outcry on social media a while back when a Nyeri man fell victim to a ‘knifey’ wife – who didn’t hesitate to ‘decapitate’ the sensitive part of the male anatomy. Now, imagine a man’s agony when he breaks his penis! Yes, broken. Just like you, I was relatively new to broken penises.
Why Nairobians are increasingly becoming infertile
ALSO READ: 7 Healthy Snacks to help you lose weight and energize Recent reports indicate that Nairobi’s largest public hospital, the Kenyatta National Hospital, has stalled its fertility treatment services citing high numbers of patients. Dr John Ong’ech, the head of Gynecology confirmed to us that indeed the number of persons seeking fertility treatment to enable themselves have children has ballooned to unmanageable proportions.
Ureport: WALK OF SHAME CHARACTERISTICS OF PEOPLE ASSOCIATED WITH THE DREADED WALK
No, it is not a walk from the church or a night of Bible Study. It is a walk from a study yes, a study of human parts. It is common for students to sleep over at their friends or lovers' rooms and leave very early in the morning A walk of shame, for the Hallelujah-demon-chasing ones, is the slow sinful walk mostly done by people’s daughters just after the sun comes out.
Help!! My boyfriend is way older than me and I am afraid of introducing him to my family
ALSO READ: Why you should reconsider dating a ‘sponsor’ and date from your age group instead I am a university student in my early twenties and I am dating a man who is fifteen years my senior. Our relationship is based purely on mutual attraction and has nothing to do with money. We have been keeping our relationship a secret because we are afraid of being judged and I don’t want people to think this is a ‘sponsor’ type of arrangement.
Men too are boycotting marriage and we reveal why
ALSO READ: Can a man break his ‘transformer’? You probably know a bachelor who has it all; a good job, nice car, lives in a great apartment in a middle-class estate and is well into his 30s — half-way through his life-expectancy — or even in his 40s. It is also very true that we have women of such qualities who are not married. However, it’s men who marry women in our society. Thus, it is very likely that it’s men who are boycotting marriage.
What women expect in bed and what men do
ALSO READ: Time bomb: When men cannot resist panty-less women We hit the streets of Nairobi and asked women to share some of their expectations and frustrations with men in the sack and just after intimacy. The survey unearthed common frustrations among Kenyan women who accused the men of not being intimate enough and having a tendency to lose interest, or even black out, soon after the act. Take for instance the case of one Jacqueline, a hairdresser.
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